Special improved adjustable hinge device

ABSTRACT

This is an improved hinge device with unique adjustable features. Particularly this hinge device is used to aid in the adjustment and fitting of existing doors in buildings and in the initial installation of doors into buildings and may be incorporated in combination with other types of door hinge devices where easy adjustment for fit is desired or required. The preferred embodiment is comprised of a simple adjustable top and bottom hinge assemblies with unique connection features and a special middle adjustable hinge  33  with unique adjustable features for vertical and rotational alignment.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of Provisional Patent ApplicationSer. No. 60/922,472 filed Apr. 9, 2007 by Michael W. Stanley andentitled “SPECIAL IMPROVED TABLE HINGE DEVICE”.

FIELD OF INVENTION

This invention relates to a special improvement including adjustablefeatures for a hinge device. Particularly this hinge device is relatedto those devices used to aid in the adjustment and fitting of existingdoors in buildings and in the initial installation of doors intobuildings. This special hinge device and system called a SPECIALIMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE may be incorporated in combination withother types of door hinge devices where easy adjustment for fitting thedoor to the jamb is desired or required.

FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH

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SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM

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BACKGROUND—FIELD OF INVENTION

The new special hinge device and system called a SPECIAL IMPROVEDADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE is a product and system that is designed toprovide an improved hinge system for door, cabinets, and other objectsthat need a hinged lea door. Particularly this special hinge is securedby an adjustable pin system to the swivel loop on the pivoting plate.One skilled in the art of hinges and hinge devices will appreciate theplethora and varied uses anticipated by this new special adjustablehinge device.

A. Introduction of the Problems Addressed

The standard hinge systems for doors are lacking in adjustments forvertical location and rotational location. Prior art has a few complexdevices that address one or the other adjustments (vertical orrotational). None address both. Or new installations and retrofits forrefurbishments to houses and commercial buildings, it is desired to haveone simple system that accomplishes both vertical and rotationaladjustments for doors.

B. Prior Art

Prior art begins with a U.S. Pat. No. 880,317 issued to Von de Marwitz(1908) teaches a rotational adjustable hinge with a base plate andadjusting bolt/screw. It teaches only one adjustment for a door hingeand is not the complete system taught by the current application. Otherexamples of an adjustable hinge continues with U.S. Pat. No. 1,440,713issued to Ausborne (1923) which teaches a device with a verticaladjustment with a threaded hinge pin and lock nut. No rotationaladjustment is taught.

Another vertically adjusting hinge device with a threaded pin is taughtby the U.S. Pat. No. 1,465,912 issued to Jensen (1923). The patenttaught a short threaded portion of a hinge pin that connected to theremaining hinge device. No rotational adjustment is taught. A U.S. Pat.No. 2,779,966 issued to Torchia (1953) was focused on a verticaladjusting hinge with a set screw to lock the device into place. Again,no rotational adjustment is taught.

A further invention is taught by the U.S. Pat. No. 4,825,507 issued toKillingstad (1989). Here an awkward and complex rotational adjustinghinge is taught. No accompanying vertical adjustment is included. A U.S.Pat. No. 5,555,605 issued to Mosher (1996) was focused on a rotationaladjusting hinge. Only one adjustment was shown so the operation iserratic at best. No vertical adjustment is taught.

Still another vertically adjusting hinge device with a threaded pin istaught by the U.S. Pat. No. 5,933,919 issued to Miller et al (1999). Thepatent taught a longer, completely threaded hinge pin that connected tothe remaining hinge device. No rotational adjustment is taught. Finally,a U.S. Pat. No. 6,158,086 issued to De Souza (2000) was focused on arotational adjusting hinge. Again, no vertical adjustment is taught.

As far as known, there are no hinge devices at the present time whichfully meet this need with as few components and superior operation asthe present SPECIAL IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE. It is believedthat this device is made with fewer parts, of a more durable design, andwith much improved capabilities than any previous adjustable hinge orcombination hinge assembly.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A SPECIAL IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE has been developed for use bya person to easily add to a new or existing door and jamb assembly. Aperson normally has to replace a door and reset a door jamb when itbecomes too difficult to open and close because of the warped ordeformed condition. Likewise, new door installations may benefit from asystem that provides easy adjustment features. The improved SPECIALIMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE permits the installation and adjustmentfor both new and replacement doors. Specifically, the SPECIAL IMPROVEDADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE provides a better way to support and adjust thedoor mounting through easily adjustable hinges.

The preferred embodiment of the device is comprised of a simpleadjustable top and bottom hinge assembly with unique features and amiddle adjustable hinge with other adjustable features. Other featuresand variations may be realized with simple changes to the preferredconfiguration. This SPECIAL IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE ispotentially made of various materials and is designed for Original doorinstallations or for a retrofit addition to currently used door systems.

The newly invented SPECIAL IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE may beeasily produced by various manufacturing processes depending on thematerial and configuration desired. In operation, the new SPECIALIMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE may be put into use without the need ofany special tools or fasteners and provides simple and easy adjustmentas described in detail below.

OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES

There are several objects and advantages of the SPECIAL IMPROVEDADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE. There are currently no known adjustable hingedevices that are effective at providing all or even most of the objectsof this invention.

One advantage and object of the present invention is that it provideseasy installation and adjustment to the door assembly. The hinges aresimilar other door but have unique adjustment features. This deviceenables a person to easily adjust and set a door for near perfectoperation.

Another object for the SPECIAL IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE is toprovide a device that may be installed and adjusted with simple handtools. This means special tools and skills are not needed to gain theadvantage of this easily adjusted SPECIAL IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGEDEVICE.

There has been another object of the present invention which is to beversatile as to size. This same concept may be used for different sizeddoors from pedestrian, cabinet and other swinging doors mounted withleaf hinges.

A further advantaged offered with the SPECIAL IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGEDEVICE is that it is designed for simplicity. By using a non-complexdesign, this simplicity also permits an inexpensive process tomanufacture and allows for a less expensive cost to ultimately produce.The top, middle and bottom hinges use many of the same base parts.

Finally, other advantages and additional features of the present SPECIALIMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE will be more apparent from theaccompanying drawings and from the full description of the device. Forone skilled in the art of hinge devices and improvements, it is readilyunderstood that the features shown in the examples with this mechanismare readily adapted to other types of hinge device improvements.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS—FIGURES

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute apart of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the SPECIALIMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE that is preferred. The drawingstogether with the summary description given above and a detaileddescription given below serve to explain the principles of the SPECIALIMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE. It is understood, however, that theSPECIAL IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE is not limited to only theprecise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.

FIG. 1 is a sketch of the general SPECIAL IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGEDEVICE.

FIG. 2 are sketches of the prototype SPECIAL IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGEDEVICE

FIG. 3 are sketches of the adjustable hinge assembly details.

FIG. 4 are sketches of the adjustable plate assembly details.

FIG. 5 are sketches of the base plate details.

FIG. 6 are sketches of the typical hinge pin details.

FIG. 7 are sketches of the adjustable screw/bolt details.

FIG. 8 are sketches of the swivel plate details.

FIG. 9 are sketches of the Mid swivel assembly details.

FIG. 10 are sketches of the prototype of the Mid swivel threaded pin.

FIG. 11 show Mid swivel assembly sketches.

FIG. 12 are sketches of the Mid swivel threaded pin details.

FIG. 13 are sketches of the Mid swivel end fastener details.

FIG. 14 are sketches of the Mid swivel plate details.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS—REFERENCE NUMERALS

The following list refers to the drawings:

31 General view of the SPECIAL IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE 32Adjustable hinge assembly - top hinge 32A Adjustable hinge assembly -bottom hinge 33 Mid swivel hinge assembly 34 Proto-type of the SPECIALIMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE 35 Close up sketch of the Adjustablehinge assembly 36 Fastening and securing means such as Lock nuts or theequivalent 37 Hinge plate loop 38 Typical hinge pin 38A Hinge pin head39 Swivel plate 39A Relief aperture 39B Mounting means aperture (spaceto mount mounting fastener such as a wood screw or the like) 40Adjusting screw/bolt 40A Headed turning means such as an internal hex orthe like 40B Externally threaded shaft 40C Flat, smooth end plated ofthe screw/bold 41 Base plate 41A Mounting aperture 41B Means to fastenaperture 41C Plate step for adjusting screw (40) retention by plate 42Adjustable plate 43 Door jamb 44 mid swivel plate 45 Door 46 Threadedaperture 47 Through aperture to mount fastening means 48 Mid swivelthreaded pin 48A End fastener for Mid swivel threaded pin 48AA Turninghead means such as an internal hex or the like 48AB Internal threads 49Insert with internal threaded fastener 49A Alternative threaded hingeplate loop 49B Internal threads 50 Set screw threaded receiver aperturein the Mid swivel threaded pin 51 Gap between the Mid swivel threadedpin and the Base plate 51A No-Gap between the Mid swivel threaded pinand the Base plate

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

The present device is a mechanism for a person to assist in theadjustment and fit of a door through the use of the SPECIAL IMPROVEDADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE 31. The preferred embodiment of the device iscomprised of a simple adjustable top and bottom hinge assembly withunique features and a middle adjustable hinge with other adjustablefeatures. Other features and variations may be realized with simplechanges to the preferred configuration. Other features may be built intothe device and are explained below. The SPECIAL IMPROVED ADJUSTABLEHINGE DEVICE 31 is potentially made of various materials and is designedfor Original Door installations or Retrofit to existing door systems.The device may have alternatives embodiment with various materials andconfigurations. A person having ordinary skill in the field of doormountings and hinges such as shown here appreciates the variousmaterials and configurations that are within the scope and spirit ofthis SPECIAL IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE 31.

The improvement over the existing art is providing a device that:

-   -   a. has easy installation and adjustment;    -   b. may be installed and adjusted with simple hand tools;    -   c. is versatile as to size;    -   d. is designed for simplicity; and    -   e. has a less expensive cost.

There is shown in FIGS. 1-14 a complete operative embodiment of theSPECIAL IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE 31. In the drawings andillustrations, one notes well that the FIGS. 1-14 demonstrate thegeneral configuration and use of this invention. The preferredembodiment of the device is comprised of a simple adjustable top andbottom hinge assembly with unique features and a middle adjustable hingewith other adjustable features. Other features and variations may berealized with simple changes to the preferred configuration and aredescribed below. These various important features are described below inappropriate detail for one skilled in the art to appreciate theirimportance and functionality to the SPECIAL IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGEDEVICE 31.

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute apart of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the SPECIALIMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE 31 that is preferred. The drawingstogether with the summary description given above and a detaileddescription given below serve to explain the principles of the SPECIALIMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE 31. It is understood, however, that theSPECIAL IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE 31 is not limited to only theprecise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.

FIG. 1 is a sketch of the general SPECIAL IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGEDEVICE 31. The preferred embodiment of the device 31 is comprised of asimple adjustable top 32 and bottom 32A hinge assembly with uniquefeatures and a middle adjustable hinge 33 with other adjustablefeatures. The component parts are shown in other figures and describedbelow. As one skilled in hinge devices appreciates, there is a plethoraof materials suitable to make the hinge components. As for example, andnot a limitation to the scope and spirit of the device, the material maybe a metal such as steel, stainless steel, brass, copper, aluminum andthe like or a composite material such as a pure plastic or reinforcedplastic such as Polyamides like a nylon, Polypropylenes, Poly(vinylchloride), Polyurethanes, or the like. The metals and composites mayalso have a surface treatment or coating for corrosion and wearresistance such as a plating, paint or powder coat material.

FIG. 2 are sketches of the prototype SPECIAL IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGEDEVICE 31. The Proto-type 34 of the SPECIAL IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGEDEVICE 31 consists of standard hinges that have been modified tosimulate the adjustable hinge assembly—top hinge 32 and bottom hinge 32Aas shown in FIG. 2A. Close up sketch 35 of the Adjustable hinge assembly32, 32A are shown in the balance of FIGS. 2B through 2D. In theclose-ups, the wood 2×4's represents a door 45 and door jamb 43. TheSwivel plate 39 is shown in various positions as the door 45 swings. Thebase plate 41 and the Adjustable plate 42 are also shown in eachposition. The adjustment screws 40 are not as readily seen but aredescribed below. The relief hole 39A for the screws 40 are shown in thesimulated jamb 43.

FIG. 3 is an isometric sketch with details of the adjustable hingeassembly 32, 32A. The Swivel plate 39, Base plate 41, Adjustable plate42 and adjustment screws 40 are all shown. Also, the typical hinge pin38 is provided to show how the Adjustable hinge assembly—top hinge 32,32A is assembled.

FIG. 4 are sketches of the adjustable plate 42 assembly details. FIG. 4Ais a Front View, FIG. 4B is a Side View, FIG. 4C is a Back View and FIG.4D is an Isometric View of the adjustable plate 42 with its features.Section A-A is a section view of the adjustable plate 42. The plate 42consists of a thin and flat, rectangular sheet or plate with Hinge plateloops 37 formed with the sheet. The plate area have Threaded apertures46 to accept and engage with the adjusting screw 40 (not shown). Theplate also has a plurality of Through apertures 47 to permit the baseplate 39 (not shown) to be mounted to the door 45 by a fastening means.

FIG. 5 are sketches of the details of the base plate 41. FIG. 5A is aFront View, FIG. 5B is a Side View, FIG. 5C is a Back View and FIG. 5Dis and End View. FIG. 5E is an Isometric View of the base plate 41 withits features. The plate 41 is essentially rectangular in shape. The baseplate 41 is mounted to the door by means of a plurality of mountingapertures 41A. These accept normally fasteners such as wood screws,bolts or the like. These fasteners extend through the plate 41 in thevoid created as an aperture 41B to accept the fastening means. As aspecial feature, the back or surface of the plate 41 that is placedcontiguous to the door 45 has a step feature 41C. The screw 40 is placedthrough the aperture 41B and held rotatably by the step means 41C.

FIG. 6 are sketches of the details for a typical hinge pin 38. FIG. 6Ais a Side View, FIG. 6B is an End View, and FIG. 6C is an Isometric Viewof the typical hinge pin 38 with its features. The smooth, thin shaft ofthe pin 38 has a formed head 38A at one end for assembly and a slighttaper at the opposite end for ease of insertion into the hinge loops 37.

FIGS. 7A and B are sketches of the adjustable screw/bolt 40 details.Details in FIG. 7A show the adjusting screw/bolt fastener 40 which hasone shaft and end 41B which is an externally threaded shaft. The end ofthe threaded shaft 41B ha a means to turn 41A such as a screw slot or aninternal or external hex shape. The opposite end is a flat, smooth endplate formed integrally as part of the screw/bolt 40. In FIG. 7B, theoperation is described below.

FIG. 8 are details of the swivel plate 39. FIG. 8A is a Front View, FIG.8B is a Side View, FIG. 8C is a Back View and FIG. 8D is an End View ofthe swivel plate 39. FIG. 8E is an Isometric View of the swivel plate 39with its features. The swivel plate 39 is essentially rectangular withhinge loops 37 similar to ones on the adjustable plate 42. The swivelplate is attached to the jamb 43 by a fastening means such as a bolt orwood screw. The fastener passes through the swivel plate 39 in thethrough aperture 39B.

FIG. 9 is an isometric sketch of the assembly detail for the Mid swivelassembly 33. It too has a base plate 39, adjusting screws 40, andadjustable plate 42 which are similar to the top and bottom adjustablehinge assemblies 32, 32A described above. It has a different mid swivelplate 44 with different adjustment features as described below. Theother major difference is the threaded pin 48 used as part of theadjustment means.

FIG. 10 are sketches of the prototype of the Mid swivel 33 with thethreaded pin 48. The description and operation is described below.

FIG. 11 shows an isometric sketch of the Mid swivel assembly 33. Thecomponent parts are the same as described above and below.

FIG. 12 are sketches with details of the Mid swivel threaded pin 48.FIG. 12A is a Side View, FIG. 12B is an End and FIG. 12C is an IsometricView of the Mid swivel threaded pin 48 with its features. The pin 48 isthreaded the entire length and has a headed end with a turning feature48AA such as an internal hexagon. At the opposite end, the pin 48 issimply threaded but securely assembles to an internally threadedfastener 48A with a similar turning means 48AA.

FIG. 13 are sketches of the details of the Mid swivel end fastener 48A.The fastener has an internal thread 48AB to engage the threaded pin 48.The fastener 48A, opposite end to the internal threads has a turningmeans 48AA such as an internal hex or a screw slot or equal.

FIG. 14 are sketches of the details of the Mid swivel plate 44. FIG. 14Ais a Front View, FIG. 14B is a Side View, FIG. 14C is a Back View andFIG. 14D is an End View of the Mid swivel plate 44. FIG. 12E is anIsometric View of the Mid swivel plate 44 with its features. FIG. 14Fare details of the threaded insert 49 and alternative threaded loop 49Afor the Mid swivel plate 44. It is essentially another rectangular platewith hinge loops 37. The plate 44 has mounting holes 46 and throughholes 47. These are unique features to permit vertical adjustments of adoor 45 come with the addition of one or more inserts 49. The insert hasinternal threads 49B to engage the threaded pin 48. It also has afastening means 50 such as a set screw aperture and set screw to engageand secure the internal threaded insert to the hinge loop 37. Once inplace and adjusted, the hinge loop is secured to the threaded throughpin by means of a set screw 50 or equal. The alternative to the insertis a threaded loop 49A. Here the loop 37 is internally threaded, thenprovided a fastening means 50 as described above. One skilled in the artof fattener well appreciates the other variety of options to accomplishthis adjustable feature. The threaded insert may be press fit, may befitted in place by an adhesive such as a Locktite™ product or the like,or may have an external thread and locking cap nut. Other means tosecure the loop are within the scope and spirit of this application.

The details mentioned here are exemplary and not limiting. Otherspecific components specific to describing a SPECIAL IMPROVED ADJUSTABLEHINGE DEVICE 31 may be added as a person having ordinary skill in thefield of door mounting and hinge devices well appreciates.

Operation of the Preferred Embodiment

The new SPECIAL IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE 31 has been describedin the above embodiment. The manner of how the device operates isdescribed below. One notes well that the description above and theoperation described here must be taken together to fully illustrate theconcept of the SPECIAL IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE 31.

FIG. 2 are sketches of the prototype SPECIAL IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGEDEVICE 31. The top and bottom adjustable hinge assemblies 32, 32A areadjustable with the screws 40. By adjusting the screws 40, the overalldoor assembly may be adjusted rotationally to permit easy new dooradjustments. Likewise for buildings where settlement has occurred, thedoor jambs 43 may shift and essentially act like a saggingparallelogram. The adjustment with this new SPECIAL IMPROVED ADJUSTABLEHINGE DEVICE 31 often required significant trimming to the door 45 orreplacement of the jamb 43. The mid swivel hinge 33 is a verticaladjustment and is described below.

In FIG. 7B, the operation is described. Here the fasteners 40 extendthrough the plate 41 in the void created as an aperture 41B to acceptthe fastening means, a threaded aperture 46 in the adjustable plate. Asa special feature, the back or surface of the plate 41 that is placedcontiguous to the door 45 has a step feature 41C. The screw 40 is placedthrough the aperture 41B and held rotatably by the step means 41C. Thispermits the screw 40 to be rotated and engage with the adjustable plate42 in the threaded aperture 46. As the screw is turned, the adjustableplate 42 moves toward or away form the base.

FIGS. 10A through C are prototype sketches of the Mid swivel 33 with thethreaded pin 48. Here the pin 48 is held securely at the top and bottomof the pin 48 by engaging the fastener 48A. The pin 48 may rotate andturn, but is secure in the vertical position and in the hinge loops 37.The vertical adjustments of the door 45 occur by means of at least oneinsert 49 or alternative 49A that is secured to the hinge loop 37 by thefastening feature 50. The insert has internal threads 49B which engagethe external threads of the mid pin 48. As the pin 48 is turned, theinsert (secured to the hinge loop 37) moves up and down. This actionraises or lowers the door. The action is demonstrated in FIG. 10B by theopen gap 51 and in FIG. 10C with the closed gap 51A as the hinge movesand vertically moves the door 45. Empirical testing proves theusefulness and capability of one pin 48 and one or more inserts raisingand lowering the door 45 vertically. Once in place, the pin 48 isremovably secured by a fastening means 50 such as set screws or the likeor by another fastening means such as lock nuts 36 or the like.

The use and operation of the SPECIAL IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE 31is very simple. The base plates 41 are mounted with fasteners to thedoor 45 as well as the adjusting plates 42 (with the screw 40) mountedto the base plates 41. The swivel plates 42 for the Adjustable hingeassembly 32, 32A and the mid swivel plate 44 for the mid swivel hingeassembly 33 are mounted to the jambs 43. This is true for new assembliesor replacement/retrofit assemblies. Once attached, adjustments are madesimply. The combination of the adjusting screws 40 coupled to the baseplates 41 and adjusting plates 42, a door 45 may be rotationallyadjusted. By turning the threaded pin 48 of the mid swivel assembly 33,the door may be adjusted vertically.

With this description it is to be understood that the SPECIAL IMPROVEDADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE 31 is not to be limited to only the disclosedembodiment. The features of the SPECIAL IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HINGE DEVICE31 are intended to cover various modifications and equivalentarrangements included within the spirit and scope of the description.

1. An adjustable door hinge system made of durable materials formounting a door to a door jamb comprised of: A) a simple top adjustablehinge assembly with adjustable features B) a simple bottom adjustablehinge assembly with adjustable features; C) a middle swivel hingeassembly with other adjustable features; and D) a means to connect thehinge assemblies to the door and the door jamb whereby the uniquefeatures of the hinges permit the door to be rotationally and verticallyadjusted within the door jamb to permit smooth and easy operation of thedoor.
 2. The system according to claim 1 wherein the durable materialhas a surface treatment.
 3. The system according to claim 2 wherein thesurface treatment is plating.
 4. The system according to claim 2 whereinthe surface treatment is powder coat.
 5. The system according to claim 2wherein the surface treatment is paint.
 6. The system according to claim1 wherein the durable material is a metal.
 7. The system according toclaim 1 wherein the durable material is a composite material.
 8. Thesystem according to claim 1 wherein the adjustable feature for the topand bottom adjustable hinge assemblies is comprised of: a) a base platewith a means to attach to the door jamb and b) a two part hingedadjustable assembly of essentially two rectangular plates and each witha series of loops for a pin; the first plate with a means to attach tothe door; the second plate with a means to adjustably attach to the baseplate; and the two plates rotationally connected by the hinge plateloops and a hinge pin.
 9. The system according to claim 8 wherein themeans to adjustably attach to the base plate is a rotatable threadedfastener held contiguous to the door jamb side of the base plate by astepped aperture and a threaded aperture in the second adjustable plateof the adjustable hinge assembly whereby the fastener may be rotatedclock wise and counter clockwise to adjust the space between the baseplate and the second adjustable plate in order to rotationally to adjustthe door with the door jamb.
 10. The system according to claim 1 whereinthe adjustable feature for the middle swivel hinge assembly is comprisedof: a) a first and second essentially rectangular plate with a series ofloops; b) a threaded means in the hinge plate loops; c) an externallythreaded pin; and d) a fastening means to removably lock the threadedpin in a set location in relation to the threaded hinge plate loopswhereby the threaded hinge pin may be rotated clock wise and counterclockwise to adjust the space between the loops of the first and thesecond adjustable plates in order to vertically to adjust the door. 11.The system according to claim 10 wherein the threaded means in the hingeplate loops is a threaded insert that fits within the loops.
 12. Thesystem according to claim 10 wherein the threaded means in the hingeplate loops is by integrally and internally threading the loops.
 13. Thesystem according to claim 10 wherein the threaded means in the hingeplate loops is by a capnut that removably locks and secures the threadedpin in a fixed location.
 14. An adjustable door hinge system made ofdurable materials for mounting a door to a door jamb comprised of: A) asimple top adjustable hinge assembly and a simple bottom adjustablehinge assembly each with adjustable features comprised of: 1) a baseplate with a means to attach to the door jamb and 2) a two part hingedadjustable assembly of essentially two rectangular plates and each witha series of loops for a pin; the first plate with a means to attach tothe door; the second plate with a means to adjustably attach to the baseplate; and the two plates rotationally connected by the hinge plateloops and a hinge pin; B) a middle swivel hinge assembly comprisedof: 1) a first and second essentially rectangular plate with a series ofloops; 2) a threaded means in the hinge plate loops; 3) an externallythreaded pin; and 4) a fastening means to removably lock the threadedpin in a set location in relation to the threaded hinge plate loops; andC) a means to connect the hinge assemblies to the door and the door jambwhereby the unique features of the hinges permit the door to berotationally and vertically adjusted within the door jamb to permitsmooth and easy operation of the door.